Four people in a small space under constant stress and strain. Unforeseen weather, broken equipment and general physical discomfort threaten our mood and ability to cooperate. How have we kept our crew morale up? Five concepts that have worked on board: Rose ‘n Thorn: Record and share your highlights and challenges of each day. This keeps the focus […]
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People often ask how we keep ourselves motivated and driven on the ocean rowing boat. More so, how do we effectively deal with one another to ensure our team operates effectively and enjoyably. I plan to write a series of blogs outlining the tools and philosophies we embrace on this boat to ensure our interpersonal […]
[Excerpt from Adam’s diary after 3 weeks of storms, two broken oars, and a shorted wind generator. Cold, wet and slow, the crew morale was at an all-time low. Weather changed two days later, bringing a much needed infusion of hope.] It amazes me how much time I spend on this boat thinking about the […]
For the last few days in a row, we have been visited by two or three large whales. They have large, coal-colored bodies and a small fin on the back well behind their blowhole. They appear, give a deep intake of air, almost industrial in sound, and expose at least thirty feet of their body […]
Nighttime shifts have become everyone’s unanimous favorite. In the same breath, they can also be the most terrifying. Either way, they seem to be the most consistently awe-inspiring. In calm weather, any fear of night abates with the stillness. The first stars arrive as pinpoints in the sky, and yet long after the sun has set, the haze of daylight […]